15 Best Canoes & Kayaks On Oahu

Canoes & Kayaks, Kayak Tours, Oahu, Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews

Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

/ June 4, 2026

1.Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

Paddle Kailua Bay, snorkel near Lanikai sea turtles, visit Mokulua bird sanctuaries, and enjoy included deli lunch.

Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

/ June 4, 2026

2.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

Guided kayaking in Kailua Bay on Oahu with lunch and gear included, plus time after for snorkeling, boogie boards, and bikes.

★ 5.0

“Ben was an amazing guide and teacher. Our First time kayaking and he made it so simple for us. He was also very knowledgeable”

442 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $199.94by Kailua Beach Adventures

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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

/ June 4, 2026

3.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

Guided kayak to Oahu’s Twin Islands with snorkeling, tide pools, Queen’s Bath, and lunch. Small group, hotel pickup, gear included.

★ 5.0

“Great tour experience and Tommy was a great guide! Be prepared to kayak against the wind heading out but worth it!! The eoc tour and snorkeling were fun. Easier ride back in. Recommend water shoes with strong soles for walking around the island. Definitely Italy recommend this!!”

379 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $275.12by Kailua Beach Adventures

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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

/ June 4, 2026

4.Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

Self-guided Kailua kayak adventure with snorkel gear, landing permits, and bikes. Explore Lanikai and the Mokulua Islands at your pace.

★ 5.0

“Amazing views and fun challenging kayaking ..We kayaked to flat island then to the beach to snorkle and then headed back to the drop in point about 3-4 hours total trip time …kayaking was so fun but not easy you should be experienced and in good shape to enjoy this trip especially if the winds…”

249 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $110.17by Kailua Beach Adventures

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Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

/ June 4, 2026

5.Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

Rent a SUP or single kayak on Haleiwa’s Anahulu River for 2 hours. Private launch, turtles, hot showers, and flexible pacing for $39.99.

★ 5.0

“Luke Hambright was fun, funny, and he made the experience enjoyable. We got to see some sea turtles!”

215 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $39.99by Blue Planet Adventure Company

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Canoes & Kayaks, Oahu, Private, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

/ June 4, 2026

6.Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

Waikiki surf basics with small-group coaching, hotel pickup, and included gear at Ohana Surf Project, plus optional photo and video.

★ 5.0

“Kai was great ! Very attentive, very encouraging and funny as hell. He really took time explaining the purpose for each step in learning how to surf.”

143 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $118.84by Ohana Surf Project

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Canoes & Kayaks, Evening Experiences, Kayak Tours, Oahu, Tour Reviews

Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

/ June 4, 2026

7.Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

Paddle by moonlight in a safe lagoon at the Polynesian Cultural Center, with LED-lit water and storyteller-guided legends for 90 minutes.

★ 5.0

“Great. One of the best activities on the island. The whole family had a great time. Good for any ages.”

141 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $107.00by Lunar Legends of Polynesia

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Canoes & Kayaks, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Oahu, Sunset & Dinner Cruises, Tour Reviews

Polynesian Canoe Sunset Sail

/ June 4, 2026

8.Polynesian Canoe Sunset Sail

Sail on Oahu’s traditional Kamoauli canoe at sunset with small-group Hawaiian chants, ukulele, light dinner, and hands-on culture.

★ 5.0

“absolutely loved loved loved this experience thank you so much the kids and my husband and I learned a lot and the staff was incredible and so talented we are forever grateful!”

126 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Kamoauli

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Outrigger Canoe Surfing

/ June 5, 2026

9.Outrigger Canoe Surfing

Paddle an outrigger canoe off Waikiki for at least two waves with a licensed captain, plus Hawaiian royal-family stories. Private group.

★ 4.5

“Had a blast, a whole new experience for someone from South Dakota, they took pictures of your ride and were very friendly and helpful.”

122 reviews20 minutes (approx.)From $51.54by Waikiki Beach Services

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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

/ June 5, 2026

10.Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Rent a kayak or SUP on Oahu’s Kahana River and paddle to the bay for 3 hours of calm water, life jackets included.

★ 5.0

“Very relaxing and the owner very friendly. The place was hard to find the instructions that come on the map weren’t accurate”

112 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $79.00by Kahana Adventures

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Canoes & Kayaks, Honolulu, Kayak Tours, Snorkeling Tours, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews

Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu

/ June 6, 2026

11.Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu

Kayak, snorkel, and surf in Honolulu with a local guide. Small group, gear and snacks included, plus plenty of turtle spotting.

★ 5.0

“Shane and Neil are amazing! Super patient and fun, they really made us feel comfortable and part of the community in addition to teaching us to surf and helping us find sea turtles. Can't recommend this personal experience highly enough.”

95 reviewsFrom $200.00by Adventures in Paradise Oahu

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Clear Bottom Kayak – Guaranteed to see Turtles!

/ June 8, 2026

12.Clear Bottom Kayak – Guaranteed to see Turtles!

Clear-bottom kayak on Oahu North Shore from Haleiwa: see turtles through the hull, snorkel, explore reefs and caves in a small group.

★ 4.5

“We had so much fun! Our guide was awesome and knowledgeable. We saw 10 turtles and a little stingray! We will definitely do the clear bottom kayaks again!”

70 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $172.77by Sea and Board Sports Hawaii

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GLOW Stand Up Paddle at Twilight

/ June 8, 2026

13.GLOW Stand Up Paddle at Twilight

GLOW SUP at twilight on Oahu’s North Shore: calm paddleboarding, halo lights under your board, turtles, fish, and possible stargazing.

★ 5.0

“Turtles! The guides, Kate and Andin were great! We saw at least 20 sea turtles - so fun to have them swimming right beside you 😊”

62 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Rainbow Watersports Adventures

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Stand Up Paddle Nature and Turtle tour-Guaranteed to see turtles

/ June 9, 2026

14.Stand Up Paddle Nature and Turtle tour-Guaranteed to see turtles

Paddle Oahu’s North Shore Anahulu Stream for 1.5 hours, learn fast, and spot turtles with a guarantee.

★ 5.0

“We did see turtles but the water was not clear. The distance was about right and quiet down on the river. We did have to carry the boards to and from the water which I think the guides should do as a service. Also, there's no actual building it's just a van that shows up…”

56 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $172.77by Sea and Board Sports Hawaii

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Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour

/ June 11, 2026

15.Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour

A small-group SUP lesson on Oahu’s North Shore. Paddle Haleiwa Bay and the Anahulu stream, with sea turtles and local nature facts.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! We signed up with my wife for a paddle initiation lesson. Our instructor Kate was AMAZING. We had a lot of fun. She made it very easy for us and taught us very well. We even saw some turtles!”

42 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Rainbow Watersports Adventures

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